Recalls

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:

17V225000

Mfg's Report Date:

MAR 30, 2017

Component:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected:

48443

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."

Consequence: Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.